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Rhode Island Lawmaker Pass Sweeping “Assault Weapons” Ban

3 days ago | pewpewtactical.com | Jacki Billings

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: Rhode Island legislators passed a broad ban against so-called “assault weapons” last week, prohibiting the sale of a variety of popular semi-auto guns. S.359A passed both the state’s House and Senate and was sent to Gov. Dan McKee (D) for signature. McKee is endorsed by Everytown and Giffords and, having already allocated funds in the 2026 proposed budget for the ban, is expected to sign the bill.
Permitless Carry Bill Clears NC Legislature, Awaits Governor’s Decision

1 week ago | pewpewtactical.com | Jacki Billings

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: North Carolina legislators passed a bill last week that would allow Constitutional Carry within the state. The Freedom to Carry NC bill, also known as Senate Bill 50, would allow U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years of age and not otherwise prohibited to conceal carry a firearm without a permit. SB50 narrowly passed the House with a 59-48 vote. It previously passed the North Carolina Senate in March with a 26-18 vote.
15 States Sue to Block Return of Forced Reset Triggers

2 weeks ago | pewpewtactical.com | Jacki Billings

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: Fifteen states and the District of Columbia filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump Administration over Forced Reset Triggers. The lawsuit, filed in Maryland, targets the recent deal between the ATF and FRT-maker Rare Breed Triggers. In May, the Department of Justice announced it was dropping litigation in three pending cases against Rare Breed.
Gun Owners Sound Alarm Over Proposed ATF & DEA Merger

3 weeks ago | pewpewtactical.com | Jacki Billings

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: The Drug Enforcement Administration may soon gobble up the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives if the White House’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget goes through. Nestled on page 618 of the Supplement Appendix is a paragraph dedicated to merging the two entities into one.
Gun Gear by the Numbers: What’s Hot in Every State Right Now

1 month ago | pewpewtactical.com | Scott Murdock

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: Want to know more about what drives the firearm industry? So do we! We’re always looking for insight into what manufacturers are working on, what customers want, and what trends are taking shape. For example, what do people want once they buy a gun? They’re going to need ammunition, optics, and maybe a few accessories, but what do they buy most? To find out, we got in touch with online retailer OpticsPlanet.
New Bill Would End $200 Suppressor Tax But Keep NFA Rules in Place

1 month ago | pewpewtactical.com | Jacki Billings

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: Pending legislation in the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee could abolish the $200 tax stamp on suppressors while keeping the rest of the NFA requirements in place. The reconciliation bill totals nearly 400 pages and features more than 150 separate sections with suggested reforms of the U.S. tax code. One of those sections targets the National Firearms Act — specifically the $200 tax stamp required to own a suppressor — removing that tax.
Kimber 2K11 Target Review: Is Kimber’s First 2011 Worth $2,700?

1 month ago | pewpewtactical.com | Sean Curtis

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: Trending: Best Easter Gun & Ammo Deals, Ammo in Stock, Best AR-15s Pros Flat shooter Excellent trigger Well balanced Cons Expensive Undersprung or grip sensative The Kimber 2K11 Target is a beautiful, but expensive, competition-ready gun that marks Kimber's bold entry in the double stack 1911 (2011) market.
Lawmakers Move to Stop VA from Quietly Taking Gun Rights from Veterans

1 month ago | pewpewtactical.com | Scott Murdock

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: On March 11, lawmakers in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives introduced the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025. According to Senate Bill 478 and House Resolution 1041, “This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from transmitting certain information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) utilized by licensed importers or dealers of firearms.
Hawaii’s Broadest Gun Ban Ever Moves Closer to Becoming Law

1 month ago | pewpewtactical.com | Jacki Billings

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: Legislators in Hawaii advanced a bill that would effectively ban new sales on so-called “assault-style” rifles. SB 401 passed a House-Senate conference committee and now heads to the state legislature for final votes — with a decision coming as early as this week. The bill was introduced in January and initially only addressed the sale of .50 caliber rifles.
Supreme Court Sidesteps Major 2A Case on Carry Rights for Young Adults

2 months ago | pewpewtactical.com | Jacki Billings

JUMP TO SECTION Jump To: The Supreme Court declined to take up a case that would determine whether Americans between the ages of 18 and 20 can legally carry guns. On April 21, justices declined to hear arguments in Worth v. Jacobson, allowing a lower appeals court ruling quashing the age restriction to stand. The case centers on a Minnesota law barring anyone under the age of 21 from getting a handgun carry permit and legally carrying a gun in public.